Dave, Krylon semi-flat black spray is the only paint that should be used on the engine cover. Follow the directions carefully for a professional looking job. I have seen paint that claims that it looks like stainless steel and it still looks like silver paint. "We're here to help you" DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> . ----- Original Message ----- From: <Delorean17@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2000 10:46 AM Subject: [DML] Engine compartment cover paint > Hello List, > I am finishing up the exterior of my 81 DMC and doing a few last things > before it gets painted. The bottom of my engine compartment cover is very > faded and the screen retainer brackets are rusty. What color do I paint the > cover and screen brackets? Is it flat black? how should I prepare it before > I paint it? > > what color are the screens supposed to be? Myne are painted black but I > am considering painting them a stainless steel color. I remember seeing a > paint color called "stainless steel" does anyone know who makes it? > > Thanks > > Dave, > #2496-can't come to dmc2000:(